jburge 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2011 SWAP is FULL Tenkara fishing is pretty simple and the flies aren't complex either, so how about a Tenkara swap? If you're not familiar with the flies, I have some links below. I did the majority of my fishing last year Tenkara style (haven't given up all Western style though) and have to say it was just downright fun. Standard swap rules apply for the first twelve (well, including yours truly) to speak up: - Self-addressed stamped envelope and toe tags on your flies to me - Due date is March 11 I'll be sure to keep everyone posted on progress. When you've completed your flies, PM me and I'll send you my mailing address. Have fun and keep 'em simple. Any style of Tenkara goes. John 1. jburge - Banshu style - DONE - Received 2. boynabubble - Sakasa Kebari - ARRIVED 3. rockworm - TBD - ARRIVED - Received 4. Shad - Takayama Sakasa Kebari - ARRIVED - Received 5. Flon18 - TBD - ARRIVED 6. SullyTM - Ishigaki - ARRIVED 7. Houndog - Most likely Sakasa Kebari - ARRIVED - Received 8. Old Hat - TBD - ARRIVED 9. Redneck Fly - Gorocho - ARRIVED 10. yetavon - TBD (Sakasa Kebari style) - ARRIVED - Received 11. truckdriver - Okumikaua - ARRIVED 12. kbranch - Sakasa Kebari - ARRIVED - Received http://itow.com/amago/b-streams/flytying/tenkara.html http://itow.com/amago/b-streams/flytying/tenkara3.html http://itow.com/amago/b-streams/flytying/tenkara4.html http://itow.com/amago/b-streams/flytying/tenkara2.html http://www.tenkarabum.com/tenkara-flies.html http://www.tenkarausa.com/index.php?cPath=24 http://www.google.com/images?um=1&hl=e...mp;aql=&oq= Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boynabubble 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2011 Oooh ooh! Pick me! Pick me! Over here! I love tenkara flies! I'll tie them Sakasa-Kebari- reverse hackle style. Any particular size? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockworm 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2011 I'm in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shad 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2011 I am in...Have been looking at getting into tenkara fly tying. This sounds like a great time to learn how to tie one of these. I will tie the Takayama Sakasa Kebari sounds like fun cannot wait to get these flies back shad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jburge 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2011 Oooh ooh! Pick me! Pick me! Over here! I love tenkara flies! I'll tie them Sakasa-Kebari- reverse hackle style. Any particular size? OK, OK, I'll pick you You're in. Most sizes are 14's and 12's. I'm finding I'm tying more 12's these days, so whatever you're comfortable with. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jburge 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2011 I'm in. Rockworm, glad to have you. Thanks for joining in. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jburge 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2011 I am in...Have been looking at getting into tenkara fly tying. This sounds like a great time to learn how to tie one of these. I will tie the Takayama Sakasa Kebari sounds like fun cannot wait to get these flies back shad Good choice Shad, one of my favorite styles. Thanks for joining. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boynabubble 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2011 This is going to be a fun one. It'll be nice to get away from the standard trout line up. I've been wanting to try this style on a certain small brook trout stream. These flies should be sent back right around ice out. I'll be eagerly anticipating until then! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flon18 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2011 Im in and TBA Funny this came up Ive been working on a plan to bring a rod back packing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SullyTM 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2011 John...Something new to tie. Interesting style. I'll join in. "Ishigaki Fly" with black thread body will be my pattern. These fies look like winners for Sierra Nevada streams! Thanks for hosting. Thom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Houndog 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2011 Sounds like fun, I'm in! Most likely a Sakasa Kebari style. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jburge 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2011 This is going to be a fun one. It'll be nice to get away from the standard trout line up. I've been wanting to try this style on a certain small brook trout stream. These flies should be sent back right around ice out. I'll be eagerly anticipating until then! FWIW, one of the first trips I did in the Sierras last year was to a new brookie spot and the Tenkara was perfect. You're really gonna be jones'n for the thaw John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jburge 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2011 Im in and TBA Funny this came up Ive been working on a plan to bring a rod back packing. Flon, that's my primary mode all summer long. It was the backpacking that motivated me to investigate Tenkara. Glad you're in. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jburge 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2011 John...Something new to tie. Interesting style. I'll join in. "Ishigaki Fly" with black thread body will be my pattern. These fies look like winners for Sierra Nevada streams! Thanks for hosting. Thom Thom! Glad you're in buddy. And you're absolutely right. These guys are killer for "up the hill." John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jburge 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2011 Sounds like fun, I'm in! Most likely a Sakasa Kebari style. Houndog, welcome! Glad you're in with a great choice. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
